Japan Novo Nordisk

Medical Science Liaison
Medical Affairs
Tokyo, Japan

Are you passionate about advancing patient care through scientific communication? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Medical Science Liaison at Novo Nordisk. Read more and apply today

Your new role
As a Medical Science Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in driving scientific communication and fostering relationships with healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying and building strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to discuss clinical practices and gather valuable insights.
  • Designing and implementing comprehensive educational programs for healthcare professionals, including workshops, webinars, and case studies.
  • Collecting and analysing insights from healthcare professionals to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Supporting the development of scientific communication materials and responding to inquiries from healthcare professionals with expert guidance.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, including sales, medical, market access, and clinical operations, to ensure alignment and support across departments.
  • Participating in national and international scientific conferences, workshops, and symposiums to represent Novo Nordisk and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with local and corporate guidelines in all interactions and maintaining thorough documentation.

  • Your new department
    The Medical Affairs department at Novo Nordisk is at the forefront of driving scientific communication and medical education. We are responsible for establishing and executing scientific communication strategies across clinical trial phases, integrating patient voices, and building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and international professional associations. Our team is focused to supporting healthcare professionals through medical education, scientific meetings, and symposia, while ensuring alignment with internal teams and corporate guidelines. Based in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

    Your skills & qualifications
    We are looking for a reliable and experienced professional who meets the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field.
  • Experience working either in Pharmaceutical company or in research institution, with the ability to communicate medical/scientific information clearly in both written and verbal form.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage effectively with healthcare professionals and KOLs.
  • Strong problem‑solving capabilities to gather, interpret, and synthesize insights, providing strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Proficient in English (reading and writing) and native level in Japanese language.
  • Working at Novo Nordisk
    Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

    What we offer
    There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

    More information
    You are welcome to contact our Japan Talent Acquisition team at if you have questions about the role. Be advised that we might not be able to answer queries about your recruitment status.

    Deadline
    Until the completion of recruitment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

    At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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